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February 2012
MND patients benefit from new coordinated care across Bedfordshire
People with motor neurone disease (MND) in Bedfordshire are already benefiting from more coordinated health and care services thanks to a new way of working launched recently by Sue Ryder-St John’s Hospice.
Childhood friends run the New York Marathon for Sue Ryder
Childhood friends, Rob Hayes, 35 year old Commercial Manager, and Clive Finlay, 36 year old IT consultant, chose to raise funds for Sue Ryder - Nettlebed Hospice by running in the New York Marathon this year.
Rob and Clive became friends almost 33 years ago, Rob says ‘our mothers became best friends and I have been friends with Clive as long as I can remember’.
January 2012
Nettlebed Sales Dates 2012
Nettlebed Sales Dates 2012 released
The Hadrian's Wall trek is back this April and we're searching for budding walkers to take part
The fully supported guided walk takes in the highlights of Hadrian’s Wall. It offers a good physical challenge to brave hearted individuals with the fantastic reward of some of the finest views along the best preserved sections of the wall. These photos from last year's trek will give you an idea of what you can expect.
Local MP cuts red ribbon to declare new Sue Ryder shop open
The January summer sales weren’t a patch on Reading’s Shinfield Road on Friday (January 20) when shoppers queued around the block to get into the new Sue Ryder shop. Bargain hunters were in their element when Rob Wilson, MP for Reading East, cut the red ribbon at 11am, and officially declared the shop open so the budget-friendly retail therapy could begin.
Your Hospice Needs You!
“Do you fancy helping out at a massive charity firework event, a Ride for Ryder Bike Ride, Reading Half Marathon or even a Shetland pony fair? Then Sue Ryder needs you!” These are the words of Sue Ryder’s fundraising volunteer support Marion Haynes as she sets out on a mission to recruit 200 more local volunteers to help make these forthcoming events a huge fundraising success.
Want to be one of the first people to run the 100m track in the Olympic Stadium?
Do the Gold Challenge 2012km Challenge for Sue Ryder and be in the running for a 100m lane in the Olympic stadium. Or enter our TWITTER competition for your chance to win...
Duchess of Kent House Opens Doors to local MP
Last Friday (January 13) saw MP for Reading West Alok Sharma visit Sue Ryder-Duchess of Kent House in Reading to see at first hand the excellent facilities at the Liebenrood Road hospice.
Local MP to open new Sue Ryder Shop in Reading
Sue Ryder welcomes the New Year with the news that Reading East MP Rob Wilson is to open the charity’s new shop in Shinfield Road, Reading, this Friday (January 20).
Help us become Poundland's charity of the year
Help us become Poundland's charity of the year
We have been short listed for Poundland's charity of the year and we need your help! Please click on the link and vote for Sue Ryder...
London Luton Airport announces Sue Ryder as New Charity Partner for 2012 and 2013
The public have voted Sue Ryder as the new London Luton Airport Charity Partner for 2012 and 2013.
The Airport has pledged an initial donation of £5,000 to the charity, and employees will work closely with the team at Sue Ryder to involve staff and passengers in fundraising activities throughout the year.
Stairlift finds new home with Lucy
Thirty two-year-old Lucy Moore from Skipton has received a free, “life changing” stairlift thanks to the generous donation of a family in Gloucester.
WHY HAYLEY BROOKER IS RUNNING THE 2012 READING HALF MARATHON
Benji Coles’ mum Loretta died of Motor Neurone Disease in December 2010. She was cared for by SueRyder - Nettlebed Hospice in the months up to her death.
Benji Coles’ girlfriend, Hayley Brooker (25), has decided to raise money for Sue Ryder by running in the Reading Half Marathon on April 17.
December 2011
Sue Ryder reaches £10m mark in Retail Gift Aid
Sue Ryder was the first charity to pioneer reclaiming Gift Aid on goods donated to its 350 shops across the country. The charity has now reached the £10m mark, as well as bringing the total number of donors acquired through the scheme to 500,000.
Sue Ryder's response to Mary Portas' 'High Street' review
Heidi Travis, Director of Retail at Sue Ryder, commented: “We welcome Mary Portas’ analysis of the current situation of UK’s High Streets and her suggestions that in order to create vibrant, attractive High Streets, landlords, council leaders, retailers and local communities need to work together.
Lotte Good, Communications Officer at Sue Ryder, shares her reasons for running the Brighton Marathon
I have always wanted to challenge myself to run a marathon; I just haven’t had the confidence to sign on the dotted line. I now find myself a fully registered member of the Sue Ryder Brighton marathon team!
We're hoping to take off with London Luton Airport
We have been successfully short listed for London Luton Airport - Charity of the Year 2012, but we need your help.
Please click here for 3 quick and simple steps on how to vote.
Leckhampton Court Manor House to Hospice
November 2011
Sue Ryder scoops prestigious national award for its work with prisoner volunteers
Sue Ryder’s pioneering work with prison volunteers across the UK has won a top award at the prestigious Personnel Today Awards 2011
Verity Clarke runs for Sue Ryder at the Virgin London Marathon
This year, Verity Clarke is one of Sue Ryder’s successful Virgin London Marathon applicants and after previously taking part in the local 10k Biddenham Run, she is setting her targets higher and shall run the 26.2miles of the London Marathon on the 22 April 2012.
84 years of caring for your local community
A group of volunteers received recognition for their invaluable support when a special event was held at Sue Ryder Holme Hall on Wednesday 16 November.
Sue Ryder in negotiations to move into new state of the art hospice in Henley
Sue Ryder is looking to move from its existing location in Nettlebed to a new purpose-built hospice in Henley and is in talks with NHS Oxfordshire (PCT) to use new facilities to be built in the grounds of Townlands Community Hospital.
Sue Ryder wins first amendment to healthcare bill
Sue Ryder has enjoyed a victory in its campaign to change Government policy on VAT relief for charities providing hospice care.
New charity shop in Leeds attracts hundreds of customers
Sue Ryder opened its first charity shop in Meanwood on Thursday (Thu 10 November) and welcomed hundreds of customers throughout the day raising over £4,000 for the charity.
Christmas comes early for Hospice with White Rose Volkswagen Donation
The season of good will was in evidence already at White Rose Volkswagen where Managing Director Frank Greenway handed over £1500 to Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice.
Sue Ryder shortlisted for prestigious National award for its work with prisoner volunteers
Sue Ryder’s pioneering work with prison volunteers across the UK has been recognised in the prestigious Personnel Today Awards 2011.
Get a new wardrobe and help to make a difference to people's life
A group of charitable ladies in Northamptonshire, calling themselves Champagne Thursday, are hosting a series of monthly Swishing events to raise vital funds for Sue Ryder
Celebrate your special memories of loved ones with Sue Ryder's Lights of Love
This Christmas, Sue Ryder is inviting people to celebrate their special memories of loved ones and share them with others by taking part in its annual Lights of Love campaign.
Thorpe Hall given full planning permission to build new hospice
Plans submitted by Sue Ryder - Thorpe Hall Hospice in Longthorpe to build a new state-of-the art hospice have been approved by Peterborough City Council and English Heritage.
October 2011
Sue Ryder develops new palliative care education programme
Sue Ryder has launched a new education programme aimed at enhancing practitioners’ skills and knowledge in palliative and end-of-life care
Raise your business profile and funds for Sue Ryder
BNI Wellingborough is organising a Corporate Charity Networking Lunch to raise funds as part of their Northants Sue Ryder Big Wigs Business Challenge.
Get a new job and make a real difference
Writemycv.info teams up with Sue Ryder to raise funds for the Big Wigs Business Challenge in Northamptonshire.
Get a new wardrobe and help to make a real difference to people's life
A group of charitable ladies in Northamptonshire, calling themselves Champagne Thursday, are hosting a series of monthly Swishing events to raise vital funds for Sue Ryder
Celebrating twenty years of caring for the local community
This month Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall celebrates twenty years of delivering high quality end of life and long-term care for hundreds of people in the local community.
Local opticians eye up chance to raise funds for Manorlands
Specsavers Bradford, based on Darley Street, organised a football tournament last month in aid of the Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice in Oxenhope, near Keighley, and collected more than £700.
Sue Ryder and Demos call for Democratic Revolution in Care Homes
Sue Ryder and national think-tank Demos say homes should be run by residents, for residents
Leo Group Funds Bereavement Programme at Manorlands Hospice
Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice benefits from Leo Group Ltd Community Funding.
Sue Ryder encourages people to support its vital work
To coincide with this year’s World Hospice and Palliative Care Day (8 Oct) national health and social care charity Sue Ryder is highlighting the importance of supporting hospices in their vital role of caring for people living with complex care needs.
September 2011
Bradford Chamber - New charity choice
Bradford Chamber’s new selected charity is the well-known Sue Ryder Hospice Manorlands in Oxenhope.
Palliative care nurse is shortlisted for national award for putting the patient at the centre of care
The pioneering work of Sue Ryder / NHS Community Matron Liz Clements in providing supportive and palliative care in the community for people with life-limiting illnesses has been recognised in a national care award.
The unique role of the community matron for supportive and palliative care, which was developed by Sue Ryder in partnership with Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, has been shortlisted in the Health Service Journal’s Efficiency Award Scheme.
August 2011
It's not too late to join us for the Ilkley Midnight Walk!
Linda Beresford and her sister Karen Burnett from Barnoldswick have signed up to take part in a Sue Ryder Midnight Walk to raise vital funds in memory of their mum, Kathleen Scholey.
Blissful re-opening to Coldspring Mill knitting yarn section
Famous knitwear designer Debbie Bliss is to be special guest at the re-launch of Coldspring Mill’s knitting yarn section on the evening of Thursday 29th September which will benefit Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice.
Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice runs workshops to support women address body confidence issues
For the second year running Wheatfields Hospice, a hospice run by health and social care charity Sue Ryder in Leeds, is running a series of style and fashion workshops created and delivered by ‘Healing through style’. These workshops are aimed to support women whose bodies may have changed due to their illness or treatment.